Cabbage, Bacon and Potatoes is a wonderful mix of flavors and textures that is perfect on its own or as a side dish with pork or beef. Over the past few months I’ve worked very hard to improve my blog content and photography, and I’ve made big strides in that area. However, I’m still really struggling …
Pawhuska OK is booming again, thanks to The Pioneer Woman Mercantile. Get here early, to visit the General Store, Candy Shop, Bakery, and Restaurant In the opening credits of the Pioneer Woman show on The Food Network, Ree Drummond says she lives on a ranch in the middle of nowhere. I learned that first-hand last week, …
Hoisin Pork and Rice Noodle Stir Fry is such a great pork dish. Use fresh or leftover pork loin, you will love it. The marinade imparts such a wonderful flavor to this dish. I have a love/hate relationship with the month of December. Home football games are over so my work life slows down significantly; …
New-York style pizza goes national at Grimaldi’s Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria. Delicious thin-crust pizza and a large, local beer and wine list await. Last month OSU football played in the Alamo Bowl. Until 3 years ago, I worked during bowl week. I had fun, but it was a work trip, while my friends were there for fun. Now …
Sausage and Penne Soup is a little time-intensive to make, but you are well rewarded with a flavorful, delicious soup that your family will love Until a few months ago, I had never made soup. For some reason I had this irrational fear that soup is hard to make. I can’t for the life of me figure out why I …
Spanish tapas in the heart of Bethesda MD? Look no further than Jaleo. Delicious food, wonderful sangria, great atmosphere Last month I was able to go back to Maryland for a week for the Thanksgiving holiday. It’s very rare that I get to do that during the fall, but OSU’s home football season ended early. …
Thai Shrimp Soup is spicy, creamy, rich, and extremely flavorful. This soup is simple to make, and is perfect for a cold winter’s night. When I began the blog in 2012 it was really just for me and a handful of my friends who followed it. I didn’t promote on any social media, so my readership numbers …
With tableside guacamole, delicious food and fabulous views, you’ll definitely want to visit Rosa Mexicano at National Harbor MD. Last month I went back to Maryland for Thanksgiving, and stayed for a week. It’s very rare that I get to do that in the fall, but since OSU’s home football season ended early I took advantage …
The restaurant scene in downtown Silver Spring MD has exploded in the past 15 years. But don’t neglect the older local spots nearby, including Ruang Khao Thai. Last month I went back to Maryland for Thanksgiving. I’ve only been able to do that one other time since moving to Oklahoma, due to work. But our …
Whether you’re getting ready for summer or just want to eat a little better, add this Sausage, Sweet Potato and Vegetable Hash to your collection. You know when it starts getting warm out, and you pull out your summer clothes…or when that first cold snap hits, and you have to look for those clothes you …
There are so many great ways to prepare potatoes. This version, Potato Hash with Bell Peppers and Onions, will delight your tastebuds with a great mix of flavors I never learned to cook as a child. I remember occasionally helping my mom when she baked, but that was about it. When I hit middle school, my …
You’ll come for the stunning views of Lake Hefner, but you’ll stay for the delicious food and wonderful atmosphere of Redrock Canyon Grill. Last month I went back to Maryland for a weekend to visit family and friends. During football season it’s rare to have completely free weekends, so I take full advantage when the opportunity …
The turkey is the centerpiece, but the sides are the star of the show. This week’s Recipe Roundup: Thanksgiving Side Dishes showcase my favorite side dishes for the holiday. Thanksgiving is, without a doubt, the best food holiday of the year. Growing up, we spent every Thanksgiving at a family friend’s house, and there was food …
It’s finally Fall, which is the perfect reason to dig into your favorite soups. This week’s Recipe Roundup: Fall Soups showcases 30 wonderful recipes. The calendar says it’s Fall, but Oklahoma didn’t get the message because the temperatures have been in the 80’s for almost 2 weeks! I love summer, but I’m ready for …
Those of you who know me, know that I love food! However, I’m also a creature of habit and tend to eat at a lot of the same restaurants. So I’m starting this journey to broaden my food horizons. My mission is to eat at 100 new and unique restaurants over the next 18 months. When …